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Guo X, An H, Guo R, Dai Z, Ying S, Wu W. The role of miR-10a-5p in LPS-induced inhibition of progesterone synthesis in goose granulosa cells by down-regulating CYP11A1. Front Vet Sci 2024; 11:1398728. [PMID: 38872803 PMCID: PMC11171131 DOI: 10.3389/fvets.2024.1398728] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2024] [Accepted: 04/30/2024] [Indexed: 06/15/2024] Open
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The poultry ovary is a preferred target for E. coli and Salmonella infection of tissues, and lipopolysaccharide (LPS) is a critical molecule in infecting the organism and interfering with cell function, invading the ovaries through the cloaca and interfering with progesterone (P4) secretion by follicular granulosa cells (GCs), seriously affecting the health of breeding geese. miRNAs are small, non-coding RNAs with a variety of important regulatory roles. To investigate the mechanism of miR-10a-5p mediated LPS inhibition of progesterone synthesis in goose granulosa cells, Yangzhou geese at peak laying period were selected as experimental animals to verify the expression levels of genes and transcription factors related to progesterone synthesis. In this study, bioinformatic predictions identified miR-10a-5p target gene CYP11A1, and genes and transcription factors related to the sex steroid hormone secretion pathway were screened. We detected that LPS inhibited CYP11A1 expression while increasing miR-10a-5p expression in vivo. Progesterone decreased significantly in goose granulosa cells treatment with 1 μg/mL LPS for 24 h, while progesterone-related genes and regulatory factors were also suppressed. We also determined that the downregulation of miR-10a-5p led to CYP11A1 expression. Overexpression of miR-10a-5p suppressed LPS-induced CYP11A1 expression, resulting in decreased progesterone secretion. Our findings indicated that miR-10a-5p was up-regulated by LPS and inhibited progesterone synthesis by down-regulating CYP11A1. This study provides insight into the molecular mechanisms regulating geese reproduction and ovulation.
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- Xinyi Guo
- Ministry of Education Joint International Research Laboratory of Animal Health and Food Safety, College of Veterinary Medicine, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, China
- Key Laboratory for Crop and Animal Integrated Farming, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Institute of Animal Science, Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Nanjing, China
- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei, China
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- Ministry of Education Joint International Research Laboratory of Animal Health and Food Safety, College of Veterinary Medicine, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, China
- Key Laboratory for Crop and Animal Integrated Farming, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Institute of Animal Science, Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Nanjing, China
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- Key Laboratory for Crop and Animal Integrated Farming, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Institute of Animal Science, Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Nanjing, China
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- Key Laboratory for Crop and Animal Integrated Farming, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Institute of Animal Science, Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Nanjing, China
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- Ministry of Education Joint International Research Laboratory of Animal Health and Food Safety, College of Veterinary Medicine, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, China
- Key Laboratory for Crop and Animal Integrated Farming, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Institute of Animal Science, Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Nanjing, China
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- Ministry of Education Joint International Research Laboratory of Animal Health and Food Safety, College of Veterinary Medicine, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, China
- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei, China
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Dong S, Yang Y, He B, Xu Z, Zhou Z, Wang J, Chen C, Chen Q. Effect of Sodium Fluoride on Reproductive Function Through Regulating Reproductive Hormone Level and Circulating SIRT1 in Female Rats. Biol Trace Elem Res 2023; 201:1825-1836. [DOI: https:/doi.org/10.1007/s12011-022-03283-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2022] [Accepted: 05/04/2022] [Indexed: 02/14/2024]
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Dong S, Yang Y, He B, Xu Z, Zhou Z, Wang J, Chen C, Chen Q. Effect of Sodium Fluoride on Reproductive Function Through Regulating Reproductive Hormone Level and Circulating SIRT1 in Female Rats. Biol Trace Elem Res 2023; 201:1825-1836. [PMID: 35538195 DOI: 10.1007/s12011-022-03283-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2022] [Accepted: 05/04/2022] [Indexed: 11/02/2022]
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Fluorosis causes female reproductive dysfunction with reduced fertility without established pathogenesis. To clarify the mechanism, Sprague-Dawley female rats were selected with drinking water containing 0, 50 (low), 100 (moderate), and 150 mg/L (high) sodium fluoride (NaF) for a short (2 months), medium (4 months), and long term (6 months). The water consumption and body weight of female rats were recorded daily. The effect of NaF on the estrous cycle was examined by vaginal smears and recorded in different term treatments. Female and male rats were mated in a 2:1 ratio for 1 week at 2-, 4-, and 6-month treatment time for mating performance and fertility rate. Selected female rats were executed for tissue and blood collection at different treatment terms. Twenty-four-hour urine sample from each female rat was collected using the metabolic cage. The levels of steroid hormones and silent information regulator 2 homolog 1 (SIRT1) in serum were measured by appropriate ELISA kits. Body weight of the high NaF group was significantly less during short-term treatment than that of other treatment groups or control group. Urinary fluoride concentration was increased linearly with treatment time. Treatment of NaF significantly decreased steroid hormone level while increased SIRT1 level in the serum. In addition, NaF treatment significantly decreased pregnancy rate. It is concluded that NaF inhibits the secretion of hormone and estradiol (E2) release from the ovary, thereby reducing the rate of pregnant. SIRT1 may be involved in this NaF-induced reproductive dysfunction in female rats through regulating reproductive hormone, FSH, and LH secretion.
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- Siyuan Dong
- Guipei Class s0141, Xi'an Jiaotong University Health Science Center, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710061, People's Republic of China
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- Xianyang Central Hospital, Xianyang, People's Republic of China
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- Class 0128#, Xi'an Jiaotong University Health Science Center, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710061, People's Republic of China
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- School of Chemistry, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710061, People's Republic of China
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- Endocrinology, School of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
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- Institute of Endemic Diseases, Key Laboratory of Trace Elements and Endemic Diseases, National Health and Family Planning Commission of the People's Republic of China, Key Laboratory for Disease Prevention and Control and Health Promotion of Shaanxi Province, Xi'an Jiaotong University Health Science Center, No. 76, Yanta Western Road, Shaanxi, 710061, Xi'an, People's Republic of China.
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Wang J, Chen H, Zhang Y, Jiang S, Zeng X, Shen H. Comprehensive Analysis of Differentially Expressed CircRNAs in the Ovaries of Low- and High-Fertility Sheep. Animals (Basel) 2023; 13:ani13020236. [PMID: 36670776 PMCID: PMC9854751 DOI: 10.3390/ani13020236] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2022] [Revised: 12/30/2022] [Accepted: 01/03/2023] [Indexed: 01/11/2023] Open
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CircRNAs are essential in regulating follicle growth and development and the female reproductive system at multiple levels. However, the molecular mechanism by which circRNAs regulate reproduction in sheep is unclear and requires further exploration. In this study, RNA sequencing was performed to reveal the circRNA expression profiles in the ovaries of Cele black sheep and Hetian sheep during estrus. Analysis of the number of circRNAs in their host genes revealed that 5031 genes could produce 20,835 circRNAs. Among the differentially expressed circRNAs (DEcircRNA), 75 were upregulated, and 105 were downregulated. Functional enrichment analysis showed that the host genes of DEcircRNA were involved in several pathways, including the MAPK and Hippo signaling pathway. In addition, we constructed a subnetwork of competitive endogenous RNA (ceRNA) containing 4 mRNAs, 4 microRNAs (miRNAs), and 10 circRNAs, potentially related to follicle development. Functional circRNAs (e.g., novel_circ_0003851, novel_circ_0015526, novel_circ_0008117) were found to act as ceRNAs for follicle growth and development-related mRNAs (CUEDC1, KPNB1, ZFPM2) by sponging functional miRNAs (miR-29a, miR-29b, miR-17-5p). Finally, through an RNA pull-down assay, oar-miR-125b was selected and confirmed as the target miRNA of novel-circ-0041512. We analyzed the overall expression of circRNAs in sheep ovaries. Further, we explored the potential mechanisms underlying the circRNA functions, providing a theoretical basis for the genetic progress of reproductive traits in sheep.
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- Jinglei Wang
- College of Animal Science and Technology, Shihezi University, Shihezi 832003, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Shihezi University, Shihezi 832003, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Shihezi University, Shihezi 832003, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Shihezi University, Shihezi 832003, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Shihezi University, Shihezi 832003, China
- Correspondence: (X.Z.); (H.S.); Tel.: +86-13779204376 (X.Z.); Fax: +86-0993-2058839 (X.Z.)
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Shihezi University, Shihezi 832003, China
- Correspondence: (X.Z.); (H.S.); Tel.: +86-13779204376 (X.Z.); Fax: +86-0993-2058839 (X.Z.)
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Yin S, Zhou J, Yang L, Yuan Y, Xiong X, Lan D, Li J. Identification of microRNA transcriptome throughout the lifespan of yak ( Bos grunniens) corpus luteum. Anim Biotechnol 2021; 34:143-155. [PMID: 34310260 DOI: 10.1080/10495398.2021.1946552] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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The corpus luteum (CL) is a temporary organ that plays a critical role for female fertility by maintaining the estrous cycle. MicroRNA (miRNA) is a class of non-coding RNAs involved in various biological processes. However, there exists limited knowledge of the role of miRNA in yak CL. In this study, we used high-throughput sequencing to study the transcriptome dynamics of miRNA in yak early (eCL), middle (mCL) and late-stage CL (lCL). A total of 6,730 miRNAs were identified, including 5,766 known and 964 novels miRNAs. Three miRNAs, including bta-miR-126-3p, bta-miR-143 and bta-miR-148a, exhibited the highest expressions in yak CLs of all the three stages. Most of the miRNAs were 20-24 nt in length and the peak was at 22 nt. Besides, most miRNAs with different lengths displayed significant uracil preference at the 5'-end. Furthermore, 1,067, 280 and 112 differentially expressed (DE) miRNAs were found in eCL vs. mCL, mCL vs. lCL, and eCL vs. lCL, respectively. Most of the DE miRNAs were down-regulated in the eCL vs. mCL and eCL vs. lCL groups, and up-regulated in the mCL vs. lCL group. A total of 18,904 target genes were identified, with 18,843 annotated. Pathway enrichment analysis of the DE miRNAs target genes illustrated that the most enriched cellular process in each group included pathways in cancer, PI3K-Akt pathway, endocytosis, and focal adhesion. A total of 20 putative target genes in 47 DE miRNAs were identified to be closely associated with the formation, function or regression of CL. Three DE miRNAs, including bta-miR-11972, novel-miR-619 and novel-miR-153, were proved to directly bind to the 3'-UTR of their predicated target mRNAs, including CDK4, HSD17B1 and MAP1LC3C, respectively. Both of these DE miRNAs and their target mRNAs exhibited dynamic expression profiles across the lifespan of yak CL. This study presents a general basis for understanding of the regulation of miRNA on yak CL and also provides a novel genetic resource for future analysis of the gene network during the estrous cycle in the yak.
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- Shi Yin
- Key Laboratory of Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau Animal Genetic Resource Reservation and Utilization, Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau Animal Genetic Resource Reservation and Utilization Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Ministry of Education, Southwest Minzu University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China.,College of Animal & Veterinary, Southwest Minzu University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China.,Key Laboratory of Modern Biotechnology, State Ethnic Affairs Commission, Southwest Minzu University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Key Laboratory of Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau Animal Genetic Resource Reservation and Utilization, Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau Animal Genetic Resource Reservation and Utilization Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Ministry of Education, Southwest Minzu University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Key Laboratory of Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau Animal Genetic Resource Reservation and Utilization, Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau Animal Genetic Resource Reservation and Utilization Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Ministry of Education, Southwest Minzu University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China.,College of Animal & Veterinary, Southwest Minzu University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Key Laboratory of Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau Animal Genetic Resource Reservation and Utilization, Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau Animal Genetic Resource Reservation and Utilization Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Ministry of Education, Southwest Minzu University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Key Laboratory of Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau Animal Genetic Resource Reservation and Utilization, Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau Animal Genetic Resource Reservation and Utilization Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Ministry of Education, Southwest Minzu University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China.,College of Animal & Veterinary, Southwest Minzu University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Key Laboratory of Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau Animal Genetic Resource Reservation and Utilization, Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau Animal Genetic Resource Reservation and Utilization Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Ministry of Education, Southwest Minzu University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China.,College of Animal & Veterinary, Southwest Minzu University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Key Laboratory of Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau Animal Genetic Resource Reservation and Utilization, Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau Animal Genetic Resource Reservation and Utilization Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Ministry of Education, Southwest Minzu University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China.,College of Animal & Veterinary, Southwest Minzu University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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Gao DD, Wang LL, Xu JW, Qiu ZE, Zhu YX, Zhang YL, Zhou WL. Cellular mechanism underlying oxytocin-stimulated Cl - secretion in rat cauda epididymal epithelium. Am J Physiol Cell Physiol 2020; 319:C630-C640. [PMID: 32726160 DOI: 10.1152/ajpcell.00397.2019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/23/2023]
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The neurohypophyseal hormone oxytocin (OT) plays critical roles in lactation and parturition, while its function in male reproduction system is largely unknown. This study aims to investigate the effect of OT on regulating transepithelial ion transport in rat cauda epididymal epithelium. With the use of RT-PCR, Western blot, and immunohistochemical analysis, we found that OT receptor (OTR) was expressed and localized at the basal membrane of rat cauda epididymal epithelium. The short-circuit current (Isc) measurement showed that basolateral application of OT to the primary cultured rat cauda epididymal epithelial cells elicited an increase in Isc, which was abrogated by pretreating the epithelial cells with CFTRinh-172, a blocker of cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR). Pretreatment with the prostaglandin H synthase inhibitors indomethacin and piroxicam, or the nonselective antagonists of prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) receptor EP2 or EP4, AH-6809, and AH-23848, significantly attenuated OT-stimulated Isc response. Furthermore, the generation of PGE2 was measured using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay, demonstrating that OT induced a substantial increase in PGE2 release from primary cultured rat cauda epididymal epithelial cells. In conclusion, activation of OTR by OT triggered PGE2 release, resulting in CFTR-dependent Cl- secretion through paracrine/autocrine pathways in rat cauda epididymal epithelium.
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- Dong-Dong Gao
- School of Life Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China.,Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Sport and Health Promotion, Scientific Research Center, Guangzhou Sport University, Guangzhou, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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Azhar S, Dong D, Shen WJ, Hu Z, Kraemer FB. The role of miRNAs in regulating adrenal and gonadal steroidogenesis. J Mol Endocrinol 2020; 64:R21-R43. [PMID: 31671401 PMCID: PMC7202133 DOI: 10.1530/jme-19-0105] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/15/2019] [Accepted: 10/29/2019] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
Abstract
miRNAs are endogenous noncoding single-stranded small RNAs of ~22 nucleotides in length that post-transcriptionally repress the expression of their various target genes. They contribute to the regulation of a variety of physiologic processes including embryonic development, differentiation and proliferation, apoptosis, metabolism, hemostasis and inflammation. In addition, aberrant miRNA expression is implicated in the pathogenesis of numerous diseases including cancer, hepatitis, cardiovascular diseases and metabolic diseases. Steroid hormones regulate virtually every aspect of metabolism, and acute and chronic steroid hormone biosynthesis is primarily regulated by tissue-specific trophic hormones involving transcriptional and translational events. In addition, it is becoming increasingly clear that steroidogenic pathways are also subject to post-transcriptional and post-translational regulations including processes such as phosphorylation/dephosphorylation, protein‒protein interactions and regulation by specific miRNAs, although the latter is in its infancy state. Here, we summarize the recent advances in miRNA-mediated regulation of steroidogenesis with emphasis on adrenal and gonadal steroidogenesis.
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- Salman Azhar
- Geriatric Research, Education and Clinical Center, VA Palo Alto Health Care System, Palo Alto, California, USA
- Division of Endocrinology, Gerontology and Metabolism, Stanford University, Stanford University, Stanford, California, USA
- Stanford Diabetes Research Center, Stanford, California, USA
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- Geriatric Research, Education and Clinical Center, VA Palo Alto Health Care System, Palo Alto, California, USA
- Division of Endocrinology, Gerontology and Metabolism, Stanford University, Stanford University, Stanford, California, USA
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- Geriatric Research, Education and Clinical Center, VA Palo Alto Health Care System, Palo Alto, California, USA
- Division of Endocrinology, Gerontology and Metabolism, Stanford University, Stanford University, Stanford, California, USA
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Molecular and Medical Biotechnology and College of Life Science, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing, China
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- Geriatric Research, Education and Clinical Center, VA Palo Alto Health Care System, Palo Alto, California, USA
- Division of Endocrinology, Gerontology and Metabolism, Stanford University, Stanford University, Stanford, California, USA
- Stanford Diabetes Research Center, Stanford, California, USA
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Theis V, Theiss C. Progesterone Effects in the Nervous System. Anat Rec (Hoboken) 2019; 302:1276-1286. [PMID: 30951258 DOI: 10.1002/ar.24121] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2018] [Revised: 11/12/2018] [Accepted: 12/05/2018] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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The sex hormone progesterone is mainly known as a key factor in establishing and maintaining pregnancy. In addition, progesterone has been shown to induce morphological changes in the central and peripheral nervous system by increasing dendrito-, spino-, and synaptogenesis in Purkinje cells (Wessel et al.: Cell Mol Life Sci (2014a) 1723-1740) and increasing axonal outgrowth in dorsal root ganglia (Olbrich et al.: Endocrinology (2013) 3784-3795). These effects mediated mainly by the classical progesterone receptors (PRs) A and B seem to be limited to young neurons. It may be assumed that microRNAs (miRNAs), which are potent regulators of nervous system maturation and degeneration, are also involved in the regulation of progesterone-mediated neuronal plasticity by altering the expression patterns of the corresponding PR A/B receptors (Theis and Theiss: Neural Regen Res (2015) 547-549, Pieczora et al.: Cerebellum (2017) 376-387). This review critically discusses current data on the neuroprotective effect of progesterone and its corresponding receptors in the nervous system, with possible regulatory processes by miRNAs. Preclinical studies on stroke and traumatic brain injury revealed neuroprotective and neuroregenerative effects of progesterone in the treatment of severe neurological diseases in animal models, but have so far failed in humans. In this context, the identification of specific miRNAs that regulate the expression of progesterone and PR could help to exploit the neuroprotective potential of progesterone for the treatment of various neurological disorders. Anat Rec, 302:1276-1286, 2019. © 2019 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.
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- Verena Theis
- Department of Cytology, Institute of Anatomy, Ruhr-University Bochum, Bochum, Germany
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- Department of Cytology, Institute of Anatomy, Ruhr-University Bochum, Bochum, Germany
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